Garden Tomato and Basil Pesto (Cooking Light)

Name: Garden Tomato and Basil Pesto (Cooking Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) prebaked pizza crusts; cooking spray; 2 tablespoons commercial pesto sauce; 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese; 2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 large); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Submitted by cmrb734

"Fresh mozzarella is easier to slice when it is very firm. Place mozzarella in the freezer just until firm, and thinly slice. Any brand of prebaked pizza crust will work for this recipe. 8 WW Points"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 (12 ounce) prebaked pizza crusts
cooking spray
2 tablespoons commercial pesto sauce
1 cup thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
2 cups chopped tomatoes (about 2 large)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¹⁄₄ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

directions

Preheat oven to 450.
Spray crust with cooking spray.
Place crust on a baking sheet; bake at 450 for 10 minutes. Spread pesto evenly over crust, leaving 1/2 inch border. Top with mozzarella cheese slices and tomato; sprinkle with pepper. Bake at 450 for 5 minutes or until cheese melts and crust is golden. Sprinkle with basil.